Case study
Lewisham revitalised with £19 million Levelling Up funding (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Over £19 million from the Levelling Up Fund will regenerate Lewisham town centre.
Levelling Up funding will support three projects that will provide new jobs, boost the local economy and create a better town centre for local people.
Revitalising Lewisham Market
The historic market will be transformed to support local traders and encourage new visitors.
Improvements to the market include:
- changing the layout of the market to provide more pitch space for traders, make it more attractive for customers and with better waste facilities.
- new environmentally friendly canopies to extend the market outside current trading hours
- new paving, lighting and benches around the market to make it a more inviting and inclusive place to meet
Levelling Up funding will also support the refurbishment of the iconic Grade II listed Clock Tower.
A new culture and business hub at Lewisham Library
Lewisham Library will be renovated into a new Culture and Business Hub that includes:
- more space for books and other library services
- Lewisham Lounge, a new community space for exhibitions, attractions and socialising
- workspace for local businesses and students
- a new rooftop bar and ground floor café
A better-connected high street
Lewisham High Street will become better connected, attractive and safer with:
- upgrades to current road crossings and the creation of new road crossings improving the area for pedestrians
- new trees and green space for people to enjoy
- improved entry routes for cyclists
- a new mobility hub for cyclists and electric vehicles
- better lighting and CCTV
Find out more about the Lewisham Town centre improvement programme
Find out more about Levelling Up
Published 19 February 2024